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TYSON FURY is dripping with sweat after a sparring session in Ricky Hatton’s gym. He complains his work-out had been ‘too easy’ — which is probably why he’d ended it by dropping his guard, beating his chest and roaring at his opponent to punch him. Fury is back and the world of boxing is intrigued. The Gyspy King launches his comeback against Albania’s Sefer Seferi at the Manchester Arena on June 9 after 2½ years out of the ring following a drug ban, bouts of depression and having lost ‘a small person’ in weight. The last time Fury fought, in Dusseldorf in November 2015, he produced a masterful performance to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko, ending the Ukrainian’s decade of heavyweight division dominance. But this time, Fury says, he intends to enjoy the sweet science, after the fight game had come to resemble a ‘monotonous’ and ‘sh***y’ business. And then, perhaps having ruled the world a second time, Fury … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury admits boxing became ‘s***’… but now he’s going to enjoy himself

TYSON FURY’S comeback opponent Sefer Seferi admits he is facing his “idol” when they fight next month. The Gypsy King will make his long-awaited return to the ring against the Albanian in Manchester on June 9. The 29-year-old has not fought since capturing the IBF, WBA and WBO titles from Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015. Seferi, 39, who has operated at Cruiserweight for most of his career boasts a record of 23 wins with 21 knockouts and his only loss was against Manuel Charr two years ago. The fighter who lives in Switzerland revealed last month he is excited about the prospect of slugging it out with his hero. He told Swiss publication 20 minutes: “This would make a dream come true. I never thought I'd have the chance to stand against Fury, my idol. Latest Boxing newsSEFERI PARK Fury to fight Albanian heavyweight Sefer Seferi in ring comeback on June 9 Fight night Who is Sefer Serferi? Boxer will fight Tyson Fury at his comeback night in June stealing the … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury next opponent Sefer Seferi reveals dream over fighting his ‘idol’ in Gypsy King’s ring comeback

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Fury will launch his comeback against 39-year-old Albanian Sefer Seferi, his promoter Frank Warren announced Sunday.The former IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion finally returns to the ring at the Manchester Arena on June 9 after an absence of more than 2 1/2 years, and in Seferi fights an opponent who is a career cruiserweight.Seferi has lost only once, at heavyweight against Manuel Charr in September 2016, and he has been significantly more active than Fury, fighting four times since Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.He represents the type of opponent Fury and his new promoter Warren have targeted since next month's date was confirmed.Seferi is expected to be durable without posing a significant threat, giving the 29-year-old Fury the chance to shed some of the ring-rust that will have accumulated over the course of their scheduled 10 rounds. He will also be his first opponent since working with new trainer Ben Davison following his split … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury to start comeback against 39-year-old Seferi

Former world heavyweight No 1 ­Tyson Fury will face Albanian Sefer Seferi over 10 rounds in his highly anticipated June 9 comeback fight at the Manchester Arena after a 30-month exile from the sport, it was announced yesterday. The 6ft 9in former WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world champion, undefeated in 25 fights, has lost a remarkable seven stone since teaming up with new trainer Ben Davison, after a backdated two-year ban from the sport for a positive drugs test, which he disputed with UK Anti-Doping, and overcoming a battle with depression. Fury’s first test in his comeback sees him face a 39-year-old who has campaigned almost exclusively at cruiserweight with a record of 23 wins from 24 fights, with 21 of those victories by knockout. His sole career loss came against WBA heavyweight world champion Manuel Charr, when he was outpointed over 10 rounds. “Seferi is a fighter with a big punch, but I intend to show the world I still have the best skills and … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury reveals his next opponent

TYSON FURY'S comeback trail starts against Sefer Seferi on June 9 at the Manchester Arena. The 29-year-old hasn't fought since dethroning Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, and will put his unbeaten record on the line against the Albanian knockout specialist. Seferi comes into the bout with a record of 23-1 - with his sole defeat coming against now WBA 'Regular' champion Manuel Charr in September 2016. While 21 of his wins have come by way of KO, with his last victory on points coming nearly six years ago. Speaking to Independent last month, Seferi said it would be a dream to face the 'Gypsy King', revealing he is his idol. He said: "This would make a dream come true. I never thought I'd have the chance to stand against Fury - my idol. "Fury is a boxing legend of the 21st century. He is tall, has weight and strength, moves to it quite easily, and he has dethroned Wladimir Klitschko. Fury is a bear." While he has also claimed he is confident of springing an upset against the … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury to fight Albanian heavyweight Sefer Seferi in ring comeback on June 9 at Manchester Arena